FAQs for Sauna Therapy
You can stay up to 40 minutes, but it is best to work up to that length; start with 10-15 minute sessions.
Using the Sunlighten infrared sauna is safe, in fact it is safer than flying in a plane.
While some people meditate and enjoy the quiet, you have the option while inside the sauna to listen to music or watch videos or TV.
Hydrate with at least 8 oz. of water beforehand, as you will sweat as your core body temperature increases during your session. Be sure to also drink at least 8 oz. (24 oz is optimal) of water or electrolyte after your session to rehydrate.
It’s best to wear nothing at all. (We just ask that you sit on a towel when nude- otherwise we will need to charge you an extra cleaning fee.)
In a ‘traditional’ sauna, the temperature around you is hot and can make it hard to breathe; in an infrared sauna, your core body temperature goes up while the air around you is unaffected, leading to a much more pleasant and effective session.
